Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery are thrilled to release two new certified organic beers: Kernza Lager and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew, available nationwide starting September 4.
Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew is the first certified organic non-alcoholic craft beer brewed in the U.S., the brewery states. Working together, Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes are aiming to expand the use of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROCTM) and organic ingredients in beer. These practices can enhance economic stability for farmers and reduce dependency on costly synthetic inputs, all the while rebuilding damaged soil.
“We are proud to drive responsible change within the beer industry, and we’re thankful to the farmers, suppliers and retailers who are on this journey with us,” said Peter Skrbek, CEO, Deschutes Brewery, in a news release. “Their trust in Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions allows us the opportunity to source and scale organic and regenerative ingredients for our beers. We are also proud to be able to offer a full fidelity non-alcoholic option brewed with Kernza. After more than five years of research and development into non-alcoholic technologies, we recently made a significant investment to install Sustainable Beverage Technologies’ patented BrewVo system. We are thrilled to launch non-alcoholic Kernza® Golden Brew and bring awareness of organic and regenerative organic agriculture to the non-alcoholic beer fan.”
Both Kernza Lager and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew are brewed with Kernza (a soil-saving, carbon-capturing perennial grain), Helios and Adeena hops, malted 2-row barley and Regenerative Organic Certified® rye, the brewery states. Light and easy-drinking, Kernza Lager is 4.7% ABV and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew is less than 0.5% ABV.
